ANIMAL CARETAKER-LAYER HENS

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC • Roggen, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretaker for our Layer Farm in Roggen, CO. This position is responsible for caring for layer hens and ensuring barns are properly maintained to ensure optimal egg production while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Production Farm Lead with other projects and duties as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hens
• Must be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sides
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Must work 6 days a week with day off on a week day

Responsibilities

• Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors; may use a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.
• Walk the barns numerous times during the workday to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems are working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation.
• Will adjust vents and curtains as required.
• Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
• Assist other Animal Caretakers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager.

Benefits

• Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance.
• Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed